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    December 28, 2019

    Future proof: cpu vs gpu (gaming)

    Future proof: cpu vs gpu (gaming)

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 12:59 AM PST

    Okay I have budget issues So what's more future proof for gaming , cpu or gpu (mostly) and to be more specific.. i5 9300h with GTX 1660ti OR i7 9750h with GTX 1650 [LAPTOP]

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    Looking for a laptop for programming

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 11:09 PM PST

    Total budget and country of purchase: around $800 max

    Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Good battery life/best specification for the money

    How important is weight and thinness to you? Very as I'm gonna be carrying it around.

    Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows

    Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Below 15 inches.

    Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Not necessary but would be nice to be able to run some games on low settings (emulators, DotA2 and Civ6). For programming Visual studio code

    If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? emulator, DotA2 and Civ6

    Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Reliable build quality and good keyboard, maybe

    Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Might consider if a little over the budget. I'll be mainly using it for daily programming, work and grad school. I'm also planning to setup a second monitor if at home so I can multi-task easier but this is not necessary.

    Thanks!

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    Looking for a gaming laptop with good cooling

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 10:49 PM PST

    • Total budget and country of purchase: Maybe around 1500USD? I'm in the USA

    • Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Good battery life is very important, but so is specs.

    • How important is weight and thinness to you? quite. I have an Alienware 15 R4 and it's a heavy beast, I want something lighter.

    • Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Linux.

    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 13-15"

    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Games! Euro Truck Sim 2, American Truck Sim, Car Mechanic Sim 2018, DOOM 1993 and 2016, DiRT 4. I'd also like to be able to do VR on the laptop.

    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Mentioned games above. Preferably high at least at 1080p 60fps.

    Hope ya'll can help me out! I won't be buying now but most likely the beginning of 2020. Cooling is very important to me. I'd like it to stay below 90 Celsius. And I'd prefer something that doesn't have the "hybrid graphics" stuff. Bad times in Linux with it.

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    New laptop ~$1500-2500 AUD budget for University

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 03:16 AM PST

    • Total budget and country of purchase: Have a budget set from $1500-2500 AUD to purchase a new laptop in Australia

    • Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Not too worried on the 2 in 1 form factor, but definitely would like a reasonable battery life and the best specs I can get

    • How important is weight and thinness to you? I would definitely love a laptop that has a low weight.

    • Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows, may swap out to Linux later

    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Preference is 15 inch, but this is very flexible.

    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Main purpose will be programming, running some simulations and other general University work (beginning PhD next year). Will be some light gaming

    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? FFXIV, CIV 6, RPG games. Graphics not too important (as long as it is smooth it is fine)

    Thanks for the help!

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    Buy now or wait for 10th gen? Thermals are priority.

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 03:13 AM PST

    I don't follow tech news as I don't know what sites I should be reading actively. Currently only Engadget and techradar (please give sites suggestions) but I heard the 10th gen is coming out or was recently out?

    Should I wait for that series before buying a top of the line pc? It would have to be a laptop preferably from Alienware or msi as I have no room for a desktop where I live and I like to bring my PC places like coffee shops and to work and play on break or whatever.

    My current laptop is an i7 8750h 16gb ddr4 1060max-q 1tb 970evo plus. It an upgraded Dell G7 15 I believe 2018 model. Its fine for what I do. My most intense game that isn't extremely unoptimized would be Skyrim so I don't need amazing specs and this plays it just fine.

    Thing is the thermals aren't ideal. Using a raised cooling pad. With a -125 core and cache undervolt on throttlestop. It still gets too hot for me. IDK should I buy now or will 10th gen be better or worse for thermals? As far as I know the Alienware area 51-m and msi gt76 Titan have the best thermals with their desktop level parts.

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    Need help choosing a new laptop

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 12:47 AM PST

    So my mom want's to get a new laptop since her current one can be slow at times and am having trouble finding one that will fit her needs. Basically she would just use the laptop to browse the web and for Youtube but would also use it to edit photos with Photoshop. So what would you say I should be looking for in a laptop to make sure I get something that will handle what she needs and works fairly fast. I def want to get something that at least has an SSD or SSD and HDD. Also not sure if she needs something with a dedicated GPU or could I get something that has an integrated graphics card. She found one earlier that seemed like it would be good enough which had a core i7 @ 3.4ghz, 16 or 32gbs of ram and a Radeon vega 3 GPU. Also had a 512gb SSD and a 1TB HDD.

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    Any recommendations on what to get?

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    Thanks

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    Need help finding a seller for "Asus K501UX gaming laptop"

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 02:35 AM PST

    I understand it is an older model, but I want this laptop specifically. I've been searching for a while and can't find a seller.

    The only site I found it on was suggested to me here last time I asked this question. Unfortunately, the site is also fraudulent.

    eBay has a used one. Amazon doesn't seem to have any that I could find.

    I would appreciate it a lot if someone could locate a seller for me. Even more so if it's brand new and from a trustworthy site.

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    HP envy x360 cp0000na vs lenovo ideapad c340

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 02:25 AM PST

    Hi all, I'm currently a teacher and am looking for a new laptop that I can use outside work and within work too. My lessons are mainly PowerPoint based and I often use Google slides too.

    I've been looking at laptops which come with a pen as the idea of being able to freeze a slide in lesson and draw over it seems really interesting to me!

    Also I don't really game, but watch a lot of movies.

    I've narrowed my search down to the following 2:

    HP envy x360 cp0000na :£587

    Windows 10 Home 64

    AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Quad-Core (2 GHz base frequency, up to 3.6 GHz burst frequency, 6 MB cache)

    39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal Full-HD IPS micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (1920 x 1080)

    8 GB memory; 128 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD storage

    AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics; Windows Hello ready HD Webcam; Audio by Bang & Olufsen; HP Audio Boost; Fast Charge; Backlit keyboard; Faster 2x2 Wi-Fi®

    This also comes with the tilt pen which on its own cost £79

    Lenova ideapad C340 : £449

    Windows 10 AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 256 GB SSD Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8

    This does not come with a pen so I would have to buy separately

    Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

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    Ultrabook / Laptop for programing ( EU ) 1k USD

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:23 PM PST

    Total budget and country of purchase: EU 1k USD

    Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Specs

    How important is weight and thinness to you? just under 2,5 kg

    Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Linux

    Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15"

    Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Docker

    If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Just Twitch

    Overall right now i am using lenovo y510p SLI755 ( personal ) and lenovo legion y520 ( Job ) but these computers are soo heavy. I like new microsoft surface laptops but prices are insane. I need something light without GPU just good CPU standard 1080p 60Hz.

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    Illustrator and Industrial Designer Mobile Workstation: What is best fit?

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 10:05 PM PST

    • 1200 USD MAX ideally under $900, USA (will likely buy refurbished, usually that means New Retail of about ?$2751?)
    • Specs matter most, as does noise levels (public library and coffee shops are my usual work environment)
    • Weight is not very important, under 6 lbs to keep it mobile-ish
    • Windows 10 64bit (pro preferred)
    • minimum screen size of 13inch (require high color accuracy and mid to high gamut, and mid-level artist pen input minimum)
    • photoshop/Illustrator average working file size of .3GB and a rare max file size of 5GB, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Fusion 360 with an average feature load of 15 unfrozen features
    • no gaming requirements

    Currently, I am looking at refurbished or Used HP zbook x2 G4 but not sure if the base i7-7500U or 7600U will be adequate, not finding many of the 8550U or 8650U i7 cores are available used/refurbed.

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    Looking for a first new laptop since 2014... light gaming (1,500 euro)

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 02:47 PM PST

    • Total budget and country of purchase: 1,500 Euro MAX preferably less - (Ireland)
    • Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Amazingly good battery life (must have), best specs for money possibly allowing me to complete the new witcher 3 (is that realistic?)
    • How important is weight and thinness to you? It's not too important to me but I will be traveling a bit with it so it being light will help but I'm willing to sacrifice weight if I get extra computer speed etc.
    • Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows.
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 14" or bigger.
    • **Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.**Photo editing, some video editing, Photoshop, microsoft word, and mostly light gaming like league of legends, some basic steam games but if I could run and complete witcher 3 on this laptop i'd be more than happy (I don't know the price starting point for running these kinds of newer games on a laptop). I'll be doing a ton of typing on this laptop btw.
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? If it will allow witcher 3 to run decently without much lag then i'll be more than happy. As I said in the description, its my first laptop in many years and I really don't want to buy junk.
    • I'll be connecting the laptop to a monitor, keyboard and mouse whilst using it at home if it makes a difference. thanks so much in advance!
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    Asus ROG zephyrus s gx531 vs MSI gs65 stealth

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 01:44 AM PST

    TIA. Here are the details: 1. Rog: 15.6" FHD 240Hz, RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB Graphics (Core i7-9750H 9th Gen/24GB RAM/1TB PCIe SSD/Windows 10/Black/2.10 Kg) 2. Msi: 15.6" FHD 240Hz, RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB Graphics (9th Gen i7-9750H/16GB/1TB SSD/Windows 10, Home, 64Bit/8 Graphics)

    I've been looking for a premium and portable gaming laptop. Sadly, razer blade and alienware m15 are not available in my area. So I'm limited to these two options. There are also other higher spec laptops available but they don't feel premium as per the reviews like rog strix scar 3. I'm more inclined towards the zephyrus s gx531 because of it's better looks and better thermals.

    My priorities are mainly gaming and programming. I'd seriously love some help in this regard.

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    HP Spectre X360 15 vs Macbook Pro 16 Inch

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:31 PM PST

    I need help deciding between an hp Spectre x360 15 or Macbook Pro 16inch.

    Will mainly be using it for university, some coding, sometimes I work with lots of data so was looking at 16GB of RAM. But most of the time I'll be using it to write documents, read pdfs etc. I'm hoping the device will last me at least 3 years. My past laptops have been hp pavilions so this time I am looking at something more premium. Was hoping anyone who has these laptops could offer some advice on their pros and cons also if there are any others I should consider (requirements are 15inch display, 16GB RAM, 512SSD). Any help would be appreciated, thank you!!!

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    Hp Spectre x360 DF1013TX $3148 (New Zealand Dollars)

    Intel Core i7-9750H, 16Gb RAM, 512SSD, 4K IPS Display

    Pros: 2 in 1, tablet form will be helpful when reading pdfs, can also write on it as it comes with a pen. The keyboard has a number pad which I find useful, and typing feels comfortable. Also lots of ports. Webcam kill switch.

    Cons: Speakers suck, but I'm not sure what else. If anyone has a 2019 model of the Hp Spectre x360 15, would be nice if they could share their pros and cons. Also have heard there are some QC issues. Apparently the trackpad sucks.

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    Macbook Pro 16 Inch $3939NZD

    2.6GHz 6 core ninth gen i& processor, 512SSD, 16GB RAM, Touch Bar

    Pros: I've heard no QC issues for apple products, could last many years, good screen.

    Cons: Very expensive, lack of ports, never used the mac os before.

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    Looking for a desktop replacement

    Posted: 28 Dec 2019 12:58 AM PST

    • Total budget and country of purchase: Up to $500, United States

    • Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. As powerful as can be with the budget- intended for use as a desktop replacement at office and home

    • How important is weight and thinness to you? None. Negative, in fact.

    • Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Most comfortable with Windows

    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A

    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Mostly a lot of research (read: many open windows and chromium tabs), word/image processing. Adobe Illustrator and light (1080p-30fps) video editing. Occasional games (but not primary use case).

    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Warframe, really, because I've sunk so many hours into it already. But again, don't really care about gaming performance- just looking for a cheap desktop replacement.

    As a note: I'm quite familiar with computer hardware and am capable of retrofitting/outfitting a desktop. I'm looking for something that I can take between my home and office, however. Thin-and-light on the go is handled by my Surface Go (which cannot really handle a lot of open tabs and research). I'm also comfortable upgrading RAM/SSD drives and making tweaks to a suggested laptop.

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    Hi! Could use some help choosing between three different versions of the Acer Aspire 5

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:26 AM PST

    Hi, I dont know a lot about laptops but I am looking at three different versions of the Acer Aspire 5. Could use some inputs on which of the three gives me the most value for the money. Will use the laptop for school, light gaming, browsing the Internet, movies etc.

    The first one has Full HD IPS, AMD Ryzen 3 3200U, Vega 8 Graphics, 4GB DDR4, 128 GB SSD, Windows 10 S-Mode. This will cost me about 430 dollars because I have to pay for shipping.

    The second one has Full HD TN, AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8 Graphics, 16 GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Windows 10. This will cost me about 650 dollars.

    The third one has Full HD IPS, Intel Core i5 1021U, Intel UHD 630, 8 GB DDR4, 512 GB SSD, Windows 10. This also costs about 650 dollars.

    Appreciate any help!

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    Need some help with buying a laptop tomorrow!!

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:09 PM PST

    Hello, I hope this is the right place to post this. I also hope I can get some advice before tomorrow comes, if this is a good deal or not. I've been into VR with my fiancé for a little bit but have used an oculus quest for this. we have been looking into PC VR and wanna go laptop route so we can take it with us if we go somewhere. I found a gaming laptop online around us for sale, and here i" what I know/was told about it. An identifying number for it is "NH70RCQ" From a company Sager. It's said to have an I7-9750 processer, GTX 1660ti Graphics card with 6GB, 16 GB RAM 2666, a 500 GB SSD, and 1TB HDD. I was sent pictures of these specs via email and they all say what he says is in it. I tried looking it up by the identifying number but find what looks to be the same laptop with a lot of different companies branded on them. Is $750 a good price for this if everything checks out? Can I do anything else to kinda confirm I'm buying an accurate laptop to what is being described to me? Thank you so much in advance. Also, this will do for VR right? Correct ports and stuff?

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    First laptop in ten years

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:53 PM PST

    I'm looking to buy a new laptop tomorrow and was hoping for some advice. Should I get..

    ASUS VivoBook X540UA-TB51-CB 15.6" Laptop with Intel® i5-8250U, 1TB SSHD, 8GB RAM & Windows 10

    OR

    Acer Aspire 5 15.6" Laptop - Silver (Intel Core i5-10210U/256GB SSD/8GB RAM/Windows 10)

    OR

    Lenovo Flex 14 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 14 Inch FHD (1920 X 1080) Touchscreen Display, AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor, 12GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD, Windows 10, 81SS000DUS,

    I found it on amazon for around the same price as the other two ($700 cad with tax) I will have to wait for that one though as I'm leaving the country for a few months and it won't come in time. I'm a writer and I take a lot of photos. Maybe blogging, streaming. Thanks!

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    Looking for a good laptop for photoshop

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:48 PM PST

    Hey I'm from the US I want to know if there are any good affordable laptops or tablets for photoshop? My budget is $600. Mainly want to use it for Microsoft word and photoshop.

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    Need a gaming laptop for a friend

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:11 PM PST

    Price range from ₹1lakh-1.4lakh($1500-$1800) for gaming only

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    Looking for a Laptop

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:05 PM PST

    I am looking for a laptop or Tablet for only streaming Netflix. So I need a good display and a decent battery life. My budget is 800 USD. Suggest me a new or 2nd hand laptop. Thank you

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    Laptop Research Fatigue - Need Advice Before I Buy

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:59 PM PST

    Hi all,

    I've been researching and hitting blocks each time I think I have found a laptop and could really use some insights on which one I should take the risk and buy. I am trying to replace my Mid 2009 Macbook Pro, and would like a unit that will offer longevity, speed, and light weight (less than 5.5 lbs).

    I have been turned off from otherwise great ultrabooks that have a history of complaints over long-term problems such as coil whine, overheating complaints, or poor graphics card/processor performance.

    Examples of laptops that I thought would fit my needs but ended up seeing issues included:

    • MSI Stealth - heard about overheating
    • Lenovo Yoga C930 - loud fans/coil whine, need a specific graphics card/processor pairing or else it won't perform as well, concerned over Lenovo's rep for poor customer service if anything goes wrong and the unit I wanted to buy is only available from their website
    • MS Surface Laptop 3 - overheating, coil whine
    • Dell XPS - lots of reviews that feel "meh" about this product

    Best Buy Canada's Boxing Day deals are ending Jan. 2nd, and I don't want to wait for CES because the newest laptop models aren't going to be on sale anyway.

    ​

    More details:

    • Total budget and country of purchase: I am flexible and would be open to mid to high range prices if it means I get good value and quality. I am Canadian and willing to spend between $1000-$2500 CAD
    • Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. I think I like the idea of 2 in 1 form factor, but I don't think I would use the tablet option as much. I prefer best specifications for the money I'm paying. I also prefer to be able to visit a store to deal with a customer service rep in person if needed, just in case anything goes wrong and I need support right away. Would settle for 8GB-16GB RAM, and 256GB-512GB memory storage as I have an external hard drive. Sleek style is also a plus.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you? I prefer 4.5 lbs max or less because my current Macbook at 5.5 lbs has felt so heavy. I am not fussed over thinness and willing to sacrifice it if I get a laptop that can perform the way I need it to.
    • Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. I am flexible, but prefer Windows. I am trying to leave Apple's ecosystem after hearing so many complaints of current Macbook Pro keyboard and other issues.
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Between 13.5" to 15" is preferred.
    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. I would use it mostly for web browsing, working from Evernote, maybe blogging and occassionally I would use it to run Adobe creative applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign. I don't use any programs for video editing and I am not a laptop gamer.
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? N/A

    Thanks in advance to everyone for their support and insights, I'm so ready to buy but want to avoid getting screwed over. I am frustrated over analysis paralysis right now, and it's possible I just have to choose something and accept the risk that comes with it as nothing can be perfect.

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    Looking for a good quality video editing laptop

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:16 PM PST

    Total budget and country of purchase

    $AUD 2,500 MAXIMUM, however preferably around $AUD 2,000. Australia

    ​

    Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply.

    Would generally prefer the best specifications for the money. Battery life is not really a priority, and whilst a 2-in-1 form factor would be a great bonus it's not critical.

    ​

    How important is weight and thinness to you?

    Not particularly important, however it should be able to fit into a regular 17' laptop bag

    ​

    Which OS do you require?

    Windows

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    Do you have a preferred screen size?

    Minimum of 15", however the larger the better.

    ​

    Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

    Will primarily be using it for both 4k video editing, photography and creating and processing 4k timelapse sequences. I will likely be connecting the laptop to a monitor, keyboard and mouse whilst using it at home if it makes a difference.

    ​

    If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

    Will not be using for gaming.

    ​

    Any input would be greatly appreciated!

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    [DEAL/REVIEW] ASUS ROG STRIX gaming laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti GDDR6 6GB, and 120Hz for under 900.

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:32 AM PST

    Hey guys, some of you know me from lists like this list of best laptops to buy but today I am just bringing you a great deal with the review for it :)

    Here is the deal

    Specs:

    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6 (Base: 1455 MHz, Boost: 1590 MHz; TDP: 80W)
    • Latest 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H quad-core Processor
    • 120Hz 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS Type Display
    • 8GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM
    • Windows 10 Home

    Review:

    • Laptop weight alone is 5.2 lbs.
    • Laptop mostly made of plastic but still very sturdy.
    • I/O on the left has 3 USB 3.1, mic/headphone combo jack, with no ports on the right.
    • I/O on the back, USB C (no tb3 support), HDMI, RJ45, power plug.
    • Touchpad is smooth, uses Windows precision, so it is pretty accurate.
    • No cam at all (not in the top or bottom), strange choice.
    • Laptop is almost silent during average usage, get louder under loud, but not louder than most gaming laptops.

    • Pretty good speakers so you might not need a seperate bluetooth speakers if you are a fan of listening to loud music.

    • The 8GB ram is the bottleneck for the laptop, highly recommended to add another 8GB ram.

    • Screen brightness is 290 in the middle.

    • Low color reproduction 38% Adobe RGB, 60% sRGB (can be enhanced by color calibration but not by much).

    • Not good enough for professional photo/video editing etc, but good enough for gaming.

    • Screen flickering / PWM not detected

    • Two internal storage bays are available (one 2.5 inch sata bay, and one M2 bay).

    • Low battery life at 2-3 hours during average usage.

    • Keyboard is comfortable to write on with 4-zone RGB and the mouse pad have dedicated buttons.

    • Closest value gaming laptop to that is this Acer Predator Helios 300.

    If you don't like this then make sure to check my lists Best gaming laptops under 1000 and best gaming laptops under 1.5k and Of course this list of best laptops to buy in Christmas.

    If you got any questions don't hesitate to ask in comments or even in chat if you are a shy lurker.

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    Please suggest me the better among these two laptops, both are ultrabooks and i want to know which one has better performance.

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:28 PM PST

    Need laptop recommendations for a friend. Budget is $900, will mainly be used for downloading music, and streaming with Netflix/Hulu/Youtube.

    Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:23 PM PST

    * **Total budget and country of purchase:**

    In the U.S. Budget is up to $900.

    ​

    * **Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply.**

    Good battery life preferred, but preferably need something long-term that won't be replaced for a few years.

    ​

    * **How important is weight and thinness to you?**

    Light-weight/thin is preferable, but not an absolute must. Durability is preferred over light weight.

    ​

    * **Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux.**

    Windows

    ​

    * **Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.**

    At least 14" is preferred.

    ​

    * **Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.**

    This laptop is for a friend. He'll mainly be using it for Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, iTunes, and playing The Sims (whichever the newest one is).

    ​

    * **If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?**

    He doesn't really game on PC, aside from fairly basic games, like The Sims, as I mentioned.

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